Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,780 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $81,560
Employed locally 500
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $58,780
    75th
    $70,050
    90th
    $81,560

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 60% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Corpus Christi, TX $64,800
    Waco, TX $61,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,950
    Killeen-Temple, TX $58,690
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,060

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Austin, TX is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.36 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Austin, TX is 2.8% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Austin?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.